The Crucifixion of Cruz.

‘Public Sinners’ as Communion of Church & State

March 30, Sunday, Manila time. It’s the week after Holy Week and I understand some well-meaning Filipinos want to crucify Lingayen-Dagupan (Pangasinan) Archbishop Oscar Cruz for condemning our President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA). Both are Catholics, one the former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), the other the current President of the Philippines. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Two heads at loggerheads are no better. ¶ Where else in the world but in the Philippines where you can witness real-life crucifixions? Click here for full essay

~ by frankahilario on 2008 March 30.